Tag Archives: culture and heritage

The Strength of Water: An Asian American memoir of challenges and persistence

Posted on April 16, 2023 by moonbridgebooks

I loved reading an advance copy of The Strength of Water, a memoir of King Ying “Helen” Yee by her daughter Karin Jensen. Karin’s mother, like mine, told stories that Karin, like me, eventually decided to capture through interviewing, remembering, … Continue reading →

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My Crazy Trip to Japan Travel Memoir

Posted on January 15, 2023 by moonbridgebooks

I did it! After 7 years I finally put together my notes, memories, and photos and published a family-only little travel memoir of the October 2015 first-time trip to Japan I took with my sister and our daughters to see … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Food Memoir (besides recipes)

Posted on November 29, 2021 by moonbridgebooks

Holiday meals tend to be full of traditional family dishes, and they have their stories. Where did they come from, how long have they been in the family, have they evolved, and most important, what memories do they bring up? … Continue reading →

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